Jersey City residents in chromium-contaminated areas not more likely to develop cancer, study says

A state study found that Jersey City residents who live in areas contaminated with chromium did not have a higher risk than others of developing oral, esophageal or stomach cancer, according to today's Jersey Journal.

The study, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Environmental Protection, tracked residents who lived near 126 chromium-laced sites from 1979 to 2006, reports say.

William Matsikoudis, of Jersey City's corporation counsel, told the Journal yesterday that the latest study was positive news, but added: "We have to continue to work to finally remediate the remaining chromium, which will ensure that Jersey City is safe and also open up many currently blighted areas to positive development."